Desert Hawk — Bar

2049 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Desert Hawk — Bar four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Desert Hawk — Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED NOT FOR USE.
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Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA NOT IN WORKING ORDER. DISH MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED. THE MANAGER STATED THAT A SERVICE TICKET WAS IN FOR THE DISH MACHINE, AND A TECHNICIAN WOULD REPAIR IT. THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 15, 2023
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE ON SITE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR MISSING FOOT PEDAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND 2 NONWORKING COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LIGHTBULBS IN THE HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR AND IN 1 OF 2 WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF GLASSWARE STORED ON THE REAR PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Hawk — Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desert Hawk — Bar on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desert Hawk — Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desert Hawk — Bar.

Has Desert Hawk — Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desert Hawk — Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Desert Hawk — Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Desert Hawk — Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desert Hawk — Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.